To what extent have developments in individual rights in Britain delivered family friendly working practices, and with what implications for all relevant stakeholders

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « These so-called family- friendly policies include new statutory rights: parental leave for fathers after a child s birth, parental leave for both parents, time ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. European background and the UK government.. The statutory rights enforced by four main legislations.. The Employment Rights Act 1996.. The Employment Relations Act 1999.. The Maternity and Parental Etc Regulations 1999.. The...»

Gender related differences in patterns of employment in Sweden, and the effects of the parental leave in a woman's employment

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «Gender related differences in patterns of employment in Sweden, and the effects of the parental leave in a woman's employment. Introduction. Motivations. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Motivations.. Theoretical overview and the importance of gender (equality) in Sweden.. The mainstream theories of welfare and of the welfare state.. The characteristics of the countries belonging to the social-democratic...»

Paternity leave

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « met in society. The paternity reappraisal; Conclusion; Bibliography. Paternity leave I some precisions about the paternity leave 1 What is the parental leave? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recall of the history of the familial policy. The example of the Scandinavian countries. Statutory paternity leave in Europe. Freezing and limits of the paternity leave. The snags met in companies. The snag met in society. The...»

Four Generations Analyzed

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « job They work to live (life comes first, than work) They want flexible hours, for example 4-day work weeks, paid education and paid parental leave for fathers ...»

Synopsis abstract : «WWII (1922 and 1943). Baby Boomers (1945 to 1965). Generation X (1969 to 1982). Millenials (1982 to 2000). WWII generation/ The lost generation. Baby Boomer. Generation X. Their values/characteristics. What happened in their...»

New ways of promoting gender equality

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « those parts concerning gender; and the 5. The Parental Leave Act, with oversight mainly concerning the prohibition of discrimination against one sex. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theory and trends. Press review. United States. Europe. Conclusion. Analysis of North American frontrunners. IBM. Allstate. American express. Analysis of European frontrunners. Folksam. Aker Kvaerner. Axa. Conclusion. Works cited...»

From left to right: The most liberal conservative, feminist and socialist group in the U.S

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act is an act the organization supports that would require paid leave for a couple after a birth or adoption so the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Modern liberals: Government's role to guarantee equality . Modern conservatives sharing views with the traditional conservatives. The desire to end the separation of church and state. The Democratic Socialists of America. The DSA's...»

The novel “Charlotte Temple” as an example of a popular novel

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The society that emerges enforces either strict parental covering or comparable leave to others with the same conviction for oversight. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The widely held belief that this was 'A Tale of Truth'.. The portrait of society that emerged from this popular novel.. Representation of a hold over of a type of European class system.. Women of virtue: Pious, pure, submissive and...»

Families make a difference

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Finally, programs need to focus on parental training. That is a completely new hypothesis however, and I will leave that for another day. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Adolescent delinquent substance abuse.. Jennifer Butters's ?Family stressors and adolescent cannabis use: a pathway to problem use,?.. Scheer, Borden and Donnermeyer's paper ?The relationship between family factors and adolescent...»

Parenthood in French law and filiation

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « Parental authority is all the rights and duties of the parents towards their child Moreover, he is not allowed to leave the residence of the family, or to get ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The legal filiations.. Definition.. How to prove the legal filiations in French law?. Presumption of fatherhood of the husband.. The parental authority.. The natural filiations.. Natural filiations by recognition.. Natural filiations...»

The two equality directives of 2000: False-twins

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : « their spouses. At last, the Council adopted in 1996 a Directive about equal treatment on parental leave. Therefore, gender equality ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The two equality directives of 2000: False-twins.. Two directives filling the gaps in the EC equality law.. The sources of EC equality law: Gender and national equality.. A 'weak' Community law on racism before the adoption of the racial equality...»

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